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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Nat most frequently pass time watching the birds?
(a) During his midday meal.
(b) Before he goes to bed.
(c) On his way home from work.
(d) First thing in the morning.

2. Which aspect of the birds’ behavior does Nat find most interesting?
(a) Their migration.
(b) Their fighting.
(c) Their eating habits.
(d) Their mating.

3. During the first attack, how long does Nat battle against the birds in the bedroom?
(a) Fifteen minutes.
(b) He has no idea.
(c) Half an hour.
(d) Over an hour.

4. At the story’s opening, how does Nat describe the birds’ strange behavior?
(a) As violent.
(b) As confused.
(c) As restless.
(d) As haunting.

5. Why can’t Nat bury the bird bodies in his back garden?
(a) There's not enough space.
(b) He's afraid of their evil spirits.
(c) The ground is too hard.
(d) His wife forbids it.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the first attack, what part of the children’s body does Nat realize the birds were trying to attack?

2. Where does the bird draw blood from Nat during the first attack?

3. How did the birds get into the children’s bedroom?

4. How many birds does Nat kill during the attack in the children’s bedroom?

5. How many days does Nat work on the farm?

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